Google has officially begun rolling out its October 2025 software update for all supported Pixel devices running Android 16. The announcement was made via the company’s official Made by Google account on X on 9 October, confirming that the phased rollout will continue over the coming weeks, depending on region, carrier, and device model.
According to Google, the update brings key stability improvements and bug fixes across several areas, including System, Display and Graphics, and User Interface. Pixel users will receive a notification once the update becomes available for their specific device. Google also encourages users to check their Android version and update manually to ensure they receive the latest enhancements.
“Our October software update begins rolling out today to all supported Pixel devices running #Android16. The update will continue over the next few weeks and includes improvements to System ⚙️ and Display & Graphics 🖼️,” tweeted Google.
Eligible Pixel devices
The October 2025 update applies to the following models running Android 16:
Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7aPixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8aPixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9aPixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XLPixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
Separate builds are also being released for Japanese variants of the Pixel 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL. Notably, the Pixel 6 series does not appear on this month’s eligibility list.
What’s new in the October 2025 update
The release focuses on improving display performance and overall system reliability. Key fixes include: